Name: Dhaba Style Beans (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 (1-inch piece) Cinnamon Stick; 1 large, finely chopped Onion; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste (e.g., coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala) Mixed Indian Spices; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1/4 cup Non-Dairy Yogurt; 1/2 cup Water; 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed White Beans; 1 cup, chopped Spinach; 2 tbsp Non-Dairy Yogurt; 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro; 1-2 tbsp Vegan Parmesan

Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~400 kcal

Recipe by Vegan Richa on YouTube

Recipe Summary

A hearty and flavorful vegan Dhaba-style bean curry, featuring white beans simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy with onions, ginger-garlic, and a blend of Indian spices. Finished with non-dairy yogurt, cilantro, and vegan parmesan, it's perfect with toasted bread.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Oil 2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Bay Leaves 2
Cinnamon Stick 1 (1-inch piece)
Onion 1 large, finely chopped
Ginger Garlic Paste 2 tbsp
Mixed Indian Spices to taste (e.g., coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala)
Tomato Paste 2 tbsp
Non-Dairy Yogurt 1/4 cup
Water 1/2 cup
White Beans 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
Spinach 1 cup, chopped

All Ingredients - For Garnish

Non-Dairy Yogurt 2 tbsp
Cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped
Vegan Parmesan 1-2 tbsp

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Temper Cumin Seeds

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and stir until fragrant, about .

Step 2: Add Whole Spices

Add bay leaves and a cinnamon stick to the pan. Stir for another until aromatic.

Step 3: Sauté Onions

Add the finely chopped onion to the pan. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.

Step 4: Add Ginger Garlic Paste

Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for until fragrant.

Step 5: Add Mixed Spices

Add the mixed Indian spices to the pan. Stir well and cook for until the spices are fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the mixture.

Step 6: Create the Gravy Base

Add tomato paste, non-dairy yogurt, and water to the pan. Stir everything together until well combined and a smooth sauce forms. Bring to a simmer and cook for until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7: Add Beans and Spinach

Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans and chopped spinach. Mix well and cook for , or until the spinach has wilted and the beans are heated through.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Remove the pan from heat. Drizzle with additional non-dairy yogurt, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and vegan parmesan. Serve hot with toasted bread or rice.

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